Zambian Program

Beginning in 2010 our initial Zambian program will take place in the Lundazi district within the Eastern Province of Zambia.

• The program aims to serve approx 40,000 people living in the communities of Mwanya, Chitungulu and Kazembe which lie along the Luangwa River
• The most common ailments in the area are: Malaria, Diarrhoea, Tuberculosis, HIV/Aids, Respiratory Tract Infections, Maternity Complications, Animal and Snake Bites, Malnutrition and Anaemia

          (Source: Zambian Ministry of Health)

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up-to-date version of the detailed

Zambian program strategy document

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make this a successful reality!

Our Vision

In line with the current paradigm shift in focus back to primary healthcare to produce "better outcomes, at lower costs, and with higher user satisfaction." (Margaret Chan, Director-General of the WHO), the project aims to enhance remote primary healthcare provision using modern technology.

Supporting the principles of The Declaration of Alma-Ata, we believe that primary healthcare is a basic human right and should be available to everybody. Our mobile telemedicine clinics will bring free medical expertise and treatment directly to under-served communities, avoiding the need for clinics in every village and the difficult task of attracting doctors to live in these areas.

In order to maximise the effectiveness of the program and the support of local communities, the programs will be run in partnership with local NGOs. Day-to-day management of the program will be undertaken by the NGO, with financial, logistical and technical backup provided by the project team. This type of partnership ensures that the project empowers communities to help themselves, gives communities direct involvement in a program that affects them, and also offers training and employment to local people.

1. To allow the project team to develop procedures, test the efficacy of the ‘store and forward’ telemedicine system, build links with stakeholders, and determine the impact on local communities
2.  
   To attract long-term funding and sponsorship to create an ongoing service in this and other areas - if the pilot project is embraced by local communities and judged to have been an effective use of funds
3. Create permanent employment for a number of Zambians and a sustainable health program for remote communities 

Costs

The required budget for the first year is $119k which includes:

• costs to establish the project in Zambia
• significant capital costs for equipment that would not be required for a further three years should the project continue
• all of the running costs for the year including staff wages, medical supplies, fuel and other expenses.